1. Present Progressive The present progressive is formed by combining the verb "to be" with the present participle. (The present participle is merely the -ing form of a verb.) The present progressive is formed by combining the verb "to be" with the present participle. (The present participle is merely the -ing form of a verb.) I am studying. I am studying with María.

2. Present Progressive In English, present progressive can be used to describe what is happening now, or what will happen in the future. In English, present progressive can be used to describe what is happening now, or what will happen in the future. I am studying now. I am studying with María tonight.

3. Present Progressive In Spanish, the present progressive is only used to describe an action that is in the process of taking place. It is not used for future actions. In Spanish, the present progressive is only used to describe an action that is in the process of taking place. It is not used for future actions. I am studying now. (use present progressive) I am studying with María tonight. (do not use present progressive)

4. Present Progressive To form the present progressive in Spanish, combine a form of estar with the present participle. To form the present progressive in Spanish, combine a form of estar with the present participle. Estoy hablando.I am speaking. Juan está comiendo. John is eating. María está escribiendo una carta. Mary is writing a letter.